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Liz Hurley Ribbon Run to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville
October 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises drivers to expect road closures, heavy pedestrian traffic and delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. Lowe Avenue, between Gallatin Street and Madison Street, will close Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. and remain closed overnight. The remaining race route will close Saturday at 8 a.m. Roads are expected to reopen shortly after 10 a.m. The race will begin [more]
Read MoreMeridian Street to close Oct. 17 for Alabama A&M homecoming parade
October 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist the Alabama A&M University Police Department with traffic control for the university’s annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17. Road closures are expected to begin at approximately 7:45 a.m. Meridian Street will be closed between U.S. 72 and Industrial Drive, including side streets and access roads connecting to Meridian Street within the affected area. Drivers should plan for delays and seek alternate routes. The parade [more]
Read MoreOne year in, HPD’s STRIKE Unit takes on human trafficking and child exploitation
October 13, 2026
One year after launching its specialized STRIKE Unit, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is evaluating the progress, challenges and investigative priorities shaping its work to combat human trafficking and internet crimes against children. HPD brought members of the unit together at a media roundtable to discuss the realities of these investigations, the role of digital evidence and technology and the collaboration required among local, state and federal law enforcement partners. During its [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have a voice in HPD’s reaccreditation
October 5, 2026
Huntsville residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of policing in their community by sharing feedback with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) pursues reaccreditation. Residents can submit comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which allows members of the community to provide feedback on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include [more]
Read MoreVincent Rutherford Equality March to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville Oct. 4
October 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, Oct. 4, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with closures expected to remain in place until approximately 4 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on [more]
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